The Magee Courier from Magee, Mississippi • 1

DIXIE EOOKBIMDING CO. 215 S. FA3ISU ST. PTT courser "DEVOTED TO THE INTEREST OF MAGEE AND SIMPSON COUNTY" 23 MAGEE, MISSISSIPPI, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1962 ESTABLISHED MARCH 19, 1899 EE 4 -X Industrial Bond Issue Explained In County-Wide Meeting Monday Enthusiasm High In Support of Industry Gold Bathroom Is Photographic Setting I fi A large and enthusiastic crowd assembled at the Simpson County Court House In Mendenhall Monday night to attend a county-wide meeting called by the Magee and Mendenhall Chambers of Commerce for the purpose of explaining the two in It seems that the gold bathroom of the Governor's Mansion has become the, major attraction for Simpson countians who visit the Capitol City. Several months ago three of our teenagers demanded a conducted tour of the highly publicized restroom but Tuesday of this week three Magee matrons put this activity in the shade when they got their pictures taken in the golden haven! That's a fact Mesdames Lou Mangum, Lucy Thompson, and Betty Hogue actually got their pictures taken in the Governor's gold-plated! bathroom but don't drop your bottom teeth because tt was all proper and in conjunction with a Tea for Mental Health workers Tuesday afternoon, at which time the three Magee matrons were serving.

dustrial bond issues for Simp son County to be voted on May 15th. George B. Grubbs, Attorney Delegates from the Hindsonian, Hinds Junior College weekly newspaper that was awarded the first place trophy for general excellence by the Mississippi Junior College Press Association last Saturday in Fulton, are, from left, Linda Byrd, Jackson, associate editor; Bettye Simmons, Brooklyn, feature editor; Joe White, Mendenhall, co-edanian also won first place in news, features and Itor; Gwen Canoy, Magee, co-editor; and Jim Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio, sports editor. The Hinds sditorial cartoon categories, and White was elected state president of the association for 1962-63. for the Simpson County Board of Supervisors, presided over the meeting and explained to the capacity crowd, representing all areas of the county, the provisions of the two industrial bond issues, after which representatives of the various communities and towns expressed the en Mississippi under the BAWI plan, and stated that "Simpson County now has their first big industrial opportunity which will provide jobs here to- permit our young people to remain at home instead of going elsewhere to work and live." Mayor O.

J. Biglane of Magee pointed out that Simpson Coun-1 ty has the lowest per capita income per person of any county in the state. "Today, our per capita income is $1100 per man, and we can't go any lower than the lowest," he emphasized. He compared this industrial opportunity to the old Finkbine Lumber Company of D'Lo by saying, "I can remember when that mill was in operation that anybody who wanted a job could find one at D'Lo or Mendenhall, and now it will be the same way with Universal Manufacturing Corporation. T.

G. Blackwell, speaking for the Town of Mendenhall, related the advantages industry will bring into the county and re-affirmed the enthusiasm of the citizens of that area in regard to its location. Mayor Mahaffey of Braxton confirmed that the industry John Williams Signs As Head Coach Of Trojans judge Currie Makes Statement To The thusiasm of the citizens in supporting the industrial proposi tions which will locate a large industry in Simpson County for People Of The 13th Circuit Court Dist. A Circuit Judge Should Be Qualified By Legal Learning, Experience and Moral Character Open House Invitation Rev. and Mrs.

Charlie A. Webb extend a cordial invitation to the membership of the First Baptist Church and to the public, to attend Open House at the Baptist Pastorium Sunday afternoon between the hours of 2:30 and 4 o'clock. the manufacture of electrical component parts. Reading from the contract en coach to Bob Dunaway for three years. Mr.

Tutor said Coach. Williams comes highly recommended and the board and I are very happy to secure the services of this outstanding young coach. We feel he will be an asset in leading of our young people and an asset to the school and community, as well." Principal G. L. Tutor and the Magee School Board announced Friday night the signing of Coach John Williams to head the Magee Trojans' coaching staff for 1962-63 term.

He comes to Magee from East Tallahatchie where his Warriors have completed a 15-5-2 record in the two seasons he has been head coach. Previously he was assistant tered into between the Simpson County Board of Supervisors and the Universal Manufacturing Corporationn of New Jer sey, Mr. Grubbs explained that the citizens of Simpson County will be called upon to vote on Coach Williams was selected from among 25 applicants for the Magee coaching post. He two propositions on May 15th. Very carefully he explained that all times had uppermost in mind the interest of the tax-payers of the district, realizing their burden of paying the expenses of the courts, and have at all times endeavored to reduce the court expenses to the lowest possible amount.

Due to the short period of time within which this campaign is being made, and the fact that I have court in the district during the campaign, it has been utterly impossible for me to contact personally each and every voter of the district. I trust that you will consider these things played football at Copiah-Lin- coin Junior College and Miss one proposition would authorize the Board of Supervisors to sell bonds in the amount of one million dollars with which to purchase land and construct a EMPLOYMENT SERVICE TO EXPAND SERVICES IN SIMPSON COUNTY Mr. Joseph C. McWilliams, Manager of the Hazlehurst Local Office Area, announces that effective May 8 that they will expand their services to the people of Simpson County. In the past both Magee and Mendenhall have been served on Thursday for the purpose of taking claims.

Beginning May 8, there will be a full staff avail issippi College, proving an out standing performance at both Bids Will Be Let on Shivers Rockport Road Bids for the grading, drainage, base and surfacing of 5.682 miles on Mississippi Highway 478 between Shivers and Rock-port will be received by the State Highway Department, on Tuesday, May 22. schools. Williams fills the head coaching vacancy caused by the res building for the industry. He further explained that this bond issue would not increase taxes because the industry would pay ignation of Charlie Callaway, and understand my position in who resigned because of other business interests. able two days a week for Simp the county enough rental to retire the bonds and all interest over a period of twenty five years.

son County. Services offered The 26-year-old Coach and his wife, Norma Ann, have two This announcement is being children, Johnelyn, 3, and Cynthia, 1. Mr. Grubbs very fairly ex made by the Highway Depart ment in conjunction with other On Tuesday, June 5th, the voters of the district will go to the polls to select a circuit judge for the next term. It is a highly sacred and solemn duty and responsibility on the part of the citizenship and should be exercised with the greatest sincerity and seriousness.

The court organization is essential to the preservation of society, citizenship and good government, and certainly the best qualified man available should be chosen as your circuit judge, and I know that the good people of this district are going to choose wisely in this matter. The office of circuit judge is one of the greatest importance, and carries with it tremendous responsibilities, and no uncertain chances should be taken in the selection of your circuit judge. The interests and welfare of the people are at stake in the matter of protecting society, church and school, and in preserving their property rights 'and securing enforcement of all laws. Your circuit judge should be a man of unquestionable moral character; honest, sober and trustworthy; and qualified by legal learning, training and experience. Of all times when the people of this district have been called upon to elect a circuit judge the present seems the most serious for the reason, among other things, that lawlessness and disorder are prevalent throughout the country, and therefore, the court organization should be such as would assure the proper and fair administration of justice and right, and proper enforcement of all laws.

construction in five counties In a brief meeting with next year's football hopefuls, he stressed scholarship, and told the boys, "If you don't want to plained that proposition No. 2 authorizing the Board of Supervisors to sell bonds in the amount of $200,000 for land preparation, installation of, water and sewage and gas lines, paving a parking lot and building roads which is estimated to run a cost of approximately win football games, you will not play on my ball cub." the matter. I am asking you to re-elect me circuit judge on my qualifications and record. When I first asked you to elect me to this high office I had actively practiced law for more than twenty-five years, eight years of which was while I was your district attorney, and was trained and experienced when I first sought the office. My experience as circuit judge now will enable me to render greater service for the next term.

VOTE FOR A MAN WHOM YOU KNOW, AND WHO HAS BEEN TESTED AXD TRIED, AS YOUR CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NEXT TERM. Faithfully yours, Homer Currie into the factory would require will include not only the taking of claims for unemployment insurance but the taking of work applications for those persons seeking work locally and in the surrounding areas. Testing will be done at both Magee and Mendenhall with Magee being served on Thursdays from 9 a. to 3 p. and Mendenhall on Tuesdays from 9 a.

m. to 3 p.m. Services in Magee will be available at the Community House and in Mendenhall at the Old City Hall. Employers seeking workers are urged to contact the Em-poyment Office Personnel on the above days in Magee and Mendenhall. an increase of one mill in tax es to the citizens of Simpson would benefit all areas of Simpson County and that the bond issues would get good and enthusiastic support from Braxton area.

Representatives from D'Lo, Harrisville, Pinola and Weath-ersby advised that their areas would support the bond issue to make it possible for the industry to locate in Simpson County to provide more jobs for our people and to provide more prosperity for Simpson County. Marvin Mathis of Radio Station WSJC told of the progress that had been made in Simpson County in the five years during which he had lived in the county; pointing out the prosperity which has been derived from poultry, oil, and agricultural development in the county. He also gave evidence of the growth that the Town of Sena-tobia had undergone, both res-identially, agricultrally and commercially, because of the new industrial payrolls which had been added under BAWI Dond issues. "Senatobia, about ten years ago, was the size of Mendenhal or Magee, but today, they have a population of 4,000 people without expanding the city limits," Mr. Mathis pointed out.

County-Wide Enthusiasm County-wide enthusiasm was expressed throughout the mass meeting concerning the industrial opportunity for Simpson County and the meeting was adjourned with pledges of a u-nited effort being given to support the two proposals to be voted upon May to insure Simpson County of a million dollar payroll and job opportunities for 350 people. Burlian Walker Is Chosen Executive Editor Of USM Pictoral Magazine County. As an example, he pointed out that a farmer who own ed 100 acres of land, half in cultivation and half in timber, has an assessment of $850, which means that his taxes will be increased 85c per year. Southern Scenes, a pictoral magazine will be published at the University of Southern Mississippi for the first time Fall Emphasis was given to the quarter 1962-63. fact that in this election a majority of the qualified voters Sponsored by the university Union, the magizine will summarize the leading events of a Marvin Mathis Elected Officer By Mississippi Broadcasters UPI must vote, in order for the e-lection to be valid and that two-thirds of the voters voting must vote for the two bond is sues for the election to pass.

"Unless both propositions pass, Brookhaven as vice president. A signal honor was bestowed upon Mathis by the UPI Newscasters as he as named President of the UPI Nescasters' curing the time that I have Served as vour circuit, inrlsre then the industry can't locate in the county," Mr. Grubbs emphasized. Citizens Speak Representative Alton White remarked that the Universal Manufacturing Corporation is have endeavored to render the district and all thp npnnio thP mm ivy1) lu LJ highest character of honest, fai- Marvin Mathis, manager of Radio Station WSJC, is receiving congratulations upon the double honor bestowed upon him by fellow members of the Mississippi Broadcasters Association and the UPI Newscasters Association at the Mississippi Broadcasters Convention which convened at Broadwater Beach Hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast last week. Mathis was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Mississippi Broadcasters Association with Jim Reese of Gulfport, as president and Senator Bill Jones of ui and efficient service.

I so applied the scales of considered one of the best "blue chip" industries to locate in Justice in all instances that each Bui-lain Walker Cub Scouts Win Honors The Cub Scouts of Magee, have proved that even though they are young in years and organization, they are a force to be reckoned with in Mississippi Scouting circles by winning first Dlace in Bird House Building at and every person and party concerned received a fair and impartial hearing and that fine principle Transferring to Southern in 1962 as a junior, Bur City Council Gives "0K" To Metal Street Markers quarter, according to Mr. William Kirkpatrick, director of student activities. Chosen executive editor of the magizine, which will be published at the end of each quarter, is Burlian Walker, Magee junior. The son of Mr. and Mrs.

Cor-das Walker of Rt. 2, Magee, he is an active member of Corinth Baptist Church where he is former Royal Ambassador Counselor and served as Youth Assembly Pastor for two years. As a staffer at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly in North Carolina during the summer of 1961, Burlian was gossip editor of the staff newspaper, a cheerleader, and social chairman for the boy staffers. -A I960 graduate of Magee High School, Burlian served on the yearbook staff for four years and was editor-in-chief of the "1960 Trojan," and a member of the newsuaper staff. At Copiah-Lincoln Junior College he was executive editor of the "1962 recently published yearbook.

As newspaper representative for the Baptist Student Union for two years his weekly column, "Burlian's Babblings," appeared in seven newspapers. 0f equal rights to all and special Privileges to none." I have at lian is a member of B.S.U., B.S.F., Brotherhood, and was elected the recently concluded Boy to the Greater BSU council. Presently he is a staff writer for Scout Exposition at Jackson. the campus newspaper, the Stu Health Center Land Title 's Approved By Commission dent Printz. The Cubs, organized only last year, were competing for the first time in this event and appear to be following in the footsteps of their award winning big brothers in the Boy Scouts mnkp winning prizes a A double major in English and journalism is planned for A plan to install metal street markers and name plates throughout the Town of Magee was approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen in their regular May meeting Tuesday night, according to Mayor O.

J. Biglane. Bids will be considered at the next regular meeting of the May the versatile 20 year old. Hop ing to teach English in High cross markers at the top of the post which will carry the name and numbers of the various streets at each intersection. "Stop" signs and other safety signs can be mounted on the triangular post beneath the street markers.

Such an action has been under consideration for some time by the authorities and was passed as another forward step for the convenience and progress of this community. school is his dream. habit at the Exposition. The 45 Cubs are equally dis Burlian Walker will attend amone 5 Dens, and Mayor O. J.

Biglane has recced a letter from the Public Health Service advising that the nl title for the proposed "ealth Center site in Magee has feen approved and that work Jf scheduled to begin following issuance of bonds. fefe? which has been for the Health Center Is the Publication' Workshop at located adjacent the Cull en Maddox Paint and Floor Company building on Highway 541, which is the former location of the Magee Colored Baptist Church. Plans and specifications will be submitted by the Public Health Service and as soon as plans are available, bids will be received for the construction. they are under the supervision nf Den Mothers, Mesdames Bil- or and Board of Aldermen. Specifications require that the Auburn University in October with Mr.

Kirkpatrick and Miss Martha Boone, editor of the lir Sm ith. A. J. Harris, Max metal posts be of triangular shape to permit the erection of '63 Southerner, Symington, Jack Pace and J. Styron..